Even If It Means A War (Chaotic Series #1)

Kabanata 42

Even If It Means A War

Kabanata 42

Gumising na ang araw. Zame isn't home yet. Kanina, sabi ko kay Dym, sasama ako sa kanilang tatlo. But they didn't allow me to join them. Hinahanap nila ngayon si Zame. They said he's not in Barcelona, so they moved to Magallanes.

Kanina pa ako hindi mapakali. Gusto kong tumulong pero ayaw naman ako palabasin. Anong silbi ko rito? Gusto ko ring kumilos! I might go crazy just waiting in this big house. naghihintay, at nakatayo para hintayin ang magiging balita.

I still haven't heard any updates about what's happening at the mansion. I can't use my phone, so I can't call Rems. I want to know what's going on with them. I know they're worried about our situation too. I want to let them know that we're okay here.

"I don't wanna eat."

Naiwan ang kutsarang may pagkain sa ere nang iiwas ni Roine ang kaniyang bibig. Instead of eating, he focused on the toy in his hands.

"Roine, please. Mamaya na ang laro," marahan kong inagaw sa kaniya ang laruan ngunit tinigasan niya ang pagkakahawak doon. "Love, please,"

"I said I don't wanna eat," mariin niyang sabi. "Send me home and I'll eat there."

Ibinaba ko ang hawak na kutsara. I tried to get his attention by lifting his chin up but he shoved my hand immediately. Kinurot ang puso ko sa pagtulak niya sa kamay ko.

"Bring me to Lolo and Daddy," aniya nang hindi itinataas ang tingin sa akin.

I understand. I truly understand. Iba ang kinikilala niyang ama. Hindi si Zame. Kundi si Rall. He seeks his father's comfort now, and it's Rall he wants to feel it from. I understand because that's what he's used to.

Lies. I lied to cover up. Hindi ko natatago ang anak ko at malaya ko siyang naaalagaan, dahil 'yon sa kasinungalingan. The only good thing it brought is that I can take care of him with my own hands without having to hide anymore. But it affiliates lies.

Alam ko namang mangyayari 'to, alam kong mahihirapan akong mapaamo si Roine. Naiintindihan ko. At pagtitiisan ko.

"Son, look at Mama, please?" I called gently and held his hand. "I know you love mommy."

"I love you but you're a liar."

My heart ached at that.

"You're telling me Daddy isn't my father. I don't have any other father. Si Kuya Zame, hindi ko siya kaano-ano. He's not related to me at all."

Huminga ako nang malalim. "Can I tell you story?"

Tila kinalabit ang tenga niya sa sinabi ko nang iangat niya ang tingin sa akin. Tipid akong napangiti.

"What is it?" hindi interesado ang kaniyang boses pero ayos na.

"There's a King protecting his child and wife in a castle. The mother Queen and the child were prisoned inside the castle by the bad henchmen. The King fought the henchmen to get his wife and son out. And he succeeded in saving his family. But sadly, he was chased by remaining henchmen," I paused.

Nagpalipat-lipat ang tingin niya sa akin. "And then? What happened to the King?"

"He's is in danger. And the mother and child are here in this house," banayad kong sabi. "I am the mother and you are the child. Zame is your father, he's the King. But he's in danger."

Nagbago ang timpla ng kaniyang mukha, tila hindi nagustuhan ang sinabi ko.

"He's still not my father!" pagmamatigas niya.